Dressing case



Jan. 3l, 1939.

CASE

BRESSE-52' Filed July 3l, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR .l//rg/n/'a K, Spec/f. BY

V, K. SPECK DRESSING CASE Jan. 31, 1939.

Filed July 3l, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 .INVENTOR /rgm/'cz Speck.

ATTORNEY Irl 1| VI K SPECK DRESSING Jan. 31, 1939.

CASE

Filed July 5l, 1937 5 Sheets-Sheet 3 l willi/lh: will',

ATTORNEY Patented Jan. 31, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFlcE 25 Claims.

This invention relates to dressing cases and more particularly to one of portable, illuminable and adjustable type.

The difficulties and inconveniences of travelling are well known and it is the purpose of the present invention to alleviate such travelling conditions and various phases thereof. For example, travellers encountering inadequate hotel accommodations may utilize a dressing case of this character for conventional dressing purposes. Actors find such a case desirable for their assstance in rapid make-up changes between acts and while on tour, and beauty parlor operators working by appointment in their patrons homes may utilize a dressing case of this character to advantage in assisting with conventional beauty treatments.

lt is the principal object of the present invention to provide the dressing case with relatively adjustable mirrors and to provide for illuminating the mirrors.

Further important objects of the present invention are to provide the case with a cover in such a manner that the cover acts on certain of the mirrors upon raising same for adjusting the mirrors relative to the dressing case; to provide improved mirror mountings; to provide an improved apparatus for connecting the cover to the case; to provide improved adjusting mechanism for the mirrors; and to provide for protecting the mirror illuminating means.

In accomplishing these and other objects of the present invention, I have provided impro-ved details of structure, the preferred form of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein:

Fig. l is a perspective view of a dressing case embodying the features of the present invention and illustrating certain of the mirrors in adjusted position relative to the dressing case.

Fig. 2 is a transverse section through the dressing case on the line 2 2, Fig 3, illustrating the cover in closed condition.

Fig, 3 is a longitudinal section through the dressing case, particularly illustrating the relative positions of the various parts of the case when in closed or portable condition.

Fig. i is a iongitudinal section through the dressingr case with the cover in opened condition.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentaryA transverse section through a side of the dressing case compartment, particularly illustrating the hinged mounting of one of the mirror supporting arms and a side iiap for covering the arm when the case is not in use.

- Fig. 6 is a vertical cross section through the gear I.box of the container, particularly illustrating the link thereof for effecting movement of the mirrors in response to opening of the cover.

Fig. 7 is a detail cross section through a portion of the gear box and mirror mounting members, illustrating the inter-relation of the mirrors and mountings therefor with the gear box and container.

Fig. 8 is a detail perspective view of an auxiliary cover for the dressing case container.

Referring more in detail to the drawings: The invention generally consists of a clressim case l comprising a `container or body member 2 for holding sundry objects to be used for the purpose of dressing the person, a cover member 3 preferably being hinged to the container or body member for closing the same'and havingl linked connection il therewith, as shown in Fig. 4. A gear box 5 is also preferably provided which is adapted to act on mirror supports 6, Fig. 7, whereby the mirrors l are moved relative to the body and cover members when the cover is opened. An adjustable mirror t is also preferably provided on the cover member, together with illuminating members d, protecting members l0 also being provided on the cover member for engagement with the container or body member to maintain the cover in open condition.

More particularly the container or body member 2 preferably consists of a substantially rectangular box-like structure having side Walls li, Fig. 2, a front wall l2, and a rear wall i3, Fig. 4. A suitable carrying member i4 is preferably pro vided on the front wall, and suitable fastening devices l5 being provided on the container and cover member for locking the case in closed condition. An insert I6 is preferably mounted in the interior of the container in spaced relation to the side walls ll of the container and preferably flush with the front and rear walls thereof, a transverse partition preferably being provided in the insert to provide and separate compartments i1 and I8. The compartment I'l is preferably of substantially one-half the capacity of the container, While the compartment I8 preferably consists of a top wall i9 suitably mounted on the Walls of the insert and provided with suitable openings lc'ading to spaced horizontal partition walls 20 and 2| respectively, and the bottom wall 22 of the container as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 4 to form recesses 23 for the recep- -tion of relatively small objects such as cosmetics or the like in suitable containers, not shown. The individual recesses formed in the partitioned portion of ,the insert are further preferably finished with side and end walls, shown at 24 for example, to enhance the appearance of the interior of the container.

The side walls I I of the dressing case are preferably cut out along the top edge thereof in spaced relation to their ends and folding wings 25 are preferably hinged to the side walls of the container, as at 26, and on the outer surfaces thereof, which are adapted to be swung up for seating support on the container side walls to provide recesses 21 between the side walls of the container and insert of a size suitable for receiving parts of the mirror mountings 6 therein. Stop members 28, Fig. 5, are also preferably provided on the wings for engagement within the side walls -29 of the cover member, as shown in Fig. 2, to retain the wings in upright condition when the case is closed.

In addition to the side walls 29, the cover member 3 preferably consists of an inverted box-like structure of conformation substantially similar to the container 2 and having a rear wall 36 which is preferably hinged, as at 3i, to the rear wall I3 of the container, a front wall 32 carrying mating portions of the fastening members I5, and a top Wall 33 carrying the adjustable mirror and which, with the sidewalls 29, also carries the illuminating members 9.

Mounted on the rear walls of the container and cover and preferably aligned centrally thereof, is a pair of brackets 34 and 35 which are adapted to respectively pivotally support a pin 36 and a sleeve 31, shown in Fig. 3, which are interengageable relative to each other, the sleeve being adapted to seat on the bracket 34 when the cover is in open condition, as shown in Fig. 4, for supporting the cover in that position. It is contemplated in this connection that the rear walls of the case may be made thicker and the brackets counter-sunk therein for positioning the pin and sleeve atly against the rear of the case.

Mounted in the compartment I1 and preferably adjacent the rear wall I3 is a housing 38 having suitable bottom, end and side wall members 39 for enclosing the gear box which preferably consists of a casing having side walls 40 provided with outwardly turned base anges 4I mounted on the bottom of the housing and through which suitable fastening devices 42 are extended for securing the box in the compartment 38. Suitable angle clips 43 or the like,` are mounted on the gear box side walls and connected with the rear wall of the compartment I1 for additionally securing the gear box within the compartment. The upper end of the gear box extends upwardly relative to the compartment I1, as particularly shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 4, and such upper end of the gear box is provided with a pair of vbearing members 44 which are opposed and aligned relative to each other and which are adapted to receive and bearingly support a shaft 45, Fig. 6, the ends of which shaft extend exteriorly of the box 40 into the bearing members and are provided with forked ends for receiving portions of the mirror supports as later described. Suitably mounted on the shaft 45 interiorly of the gear box is a gear 46 adapted to mesh with a gear 41 which is mounted on a shaft 48 within the gear box, the shaft 48 having suitable mounting in the side walls of the gear box for aligning the gear 41 with the gear 46. Mounted on the gear 41 preferably at the lower-run thereof by the fastening device 49, is an arm 56 having a laterally extending arm 5I secured to the gear as by the fastening device 52, the arm 50 extending tangentially o1' the gear and terminating in a downwardly turned end 63 which is engageable with the rear wall 54 of the gear box upon rotation of thelgears for limiting movement of the arm and gears.

'I'he linked connection 4 between the container and cover preferably consists of a turn-buckle 55 which is pivotally mounted, as at 56, Fig. 6, to a bracket 51, which in turn is suitably secured to the gear arm 50, as by the fastening devices 58. The turn-buckle is provided with a suitable head 59 adapting it for engagement with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening or closing of the lid relative to the case.

In order to provide for controlling the gears when the cover is opened or closed, I connect the turnbuckle 55 through the head 59 to a bracket 60, Fig. 1, which is mounted on the rear wall I3 of the cover 3, the bracket having ears extending outwardly therefrom for receiving a suitable pin or the like adapted for extension therethrough and the head of the turn-buckle for turning the gear 41 in an anti-clockwise direction and the gear 46 in a clockwise direction to consequently move the shaft 45 in a clockwise direction in response to opening of the cover member.

The adjustable mirror supports 6 each preferably consists of arms 6I, Figs. l and 5, one end of each of which arms is provided with a head 62 having a downwardly extending shank 63 engageable in the space 21 formed between the side walls of the container and insert adjacent the front wall of the container, the opening being provided with a bored cover plate 65 mounted on a longitudinally disposed rack 66 suitably mounted between said walls to form a bearing member for the head 62 of the arm 6I. A suitable socket member 61 is also mounted on the iioor 22 of the container and is provided with a bearing opening 68 for rotatably supporting the lower end of the shank 63. The opposite end of the arm 6I is provided with a head 69 having a vertical bore therein for rotatably mounting the shank of a head 1| of a supporting arm 12, Fig. 7, it being apparent that by such connection the arm 12 is swivelly mounted in the head 69 of the arm 61 and that the arm 6I is swivelly mounted in the side wall I3 of the container to provide a doubly pivotal elbow joint.

The arm 12 is mounted within the cylindricalsleeve 13 which is provided with a coil spring 14 at one end thereof, one end of the spring being secured to the head 1I of the arm 12, and the opposite end of the spring being secured to a stop member 16 which is fixed to the sleeve 13 as by the set screw 11. A slot is preferably provided in the sleeve 13 for receiving a set screw 18 or the like, which is threadedly mounted in the arm 12. A stop member 19 is also mounted on the sleeve 13, which has a cut out portion along one side thereof adjacent the set screw 18 to provide opposed walls 80 respectively engageable with the set screw when the sleeve is turned relative to the arm, the stop collar 19 being secured to the sleeve, as by a set screw 8i.

A member 92 is suitably mounted on the end of the sleeve 13 opposite the spring, which member consists of a head having a flattened end portion 83 engageable in the forked end of the shaft 45 which carries the gear 46, for selectively operatively connecting the mirror supports 6 with the gears.

The adjustable mirrors 1 are of suitable shape and are provided with supporting brackets 84 which are preferably' of substantially U-shape,

and which have the upper ends of their arms attached tothe mirrors as'by the fastening devices 85 and their lower web portions 86 mounted on a sleeve 81 by suitable fastening devices 80, the sleeve being mounted in suitable fixed relation on the sleeve 13 which supports the arm 12.

With the construction thus far described, it is apparent that the mirrors 1 are pivotally mounted both vertically and laterally relatively to the container and removably mounted relative to the gear box, and that the mirrors are foldable within the container and upon the upper iaces of the compartments Il and I8.

An auxiliary cover member dt, Fig. 8, is preferably provided for the interior of the container .which consists of a suitable plate adapted to be supported by the side brackets d mounted on the insert IE, and which is provided with a handle member BI, a bracket 92 having mirror supporting portions 93, and a cut out portion te adapting the member 89 for snug engagement upon the insert within the container for separating the compartments thereof from the mirrors and parts of the cover member d and for providing relative protection therebetween.

The present invention contemplates relatively adjustable mirrors in the container and cover member and the mirror 8 is therefore mounted in the top wall 33 of the cover and is preferably provided with a hinged connection 95, Fig. 4, at the forward end of the lid and with a suitable adjusting mechanism 98 at the rear end of the cover which preferably consists of a bracket on the mirror having a set screw 01, Fig. 1, extending therethrough and threadedly mounted in a bearing member 98 therefor in the cover whereby relative adjustment of the lower end of the mirror to the other mirrors may be had upon manipulation of the set screw.

In order to provide illuminating means for facilitating use of the case, the illuminating members 9 are provided in the cover and preferably consist o'f suitable light bulbs 99 of conventional design and having terminals engageable in electrical connections |00 and IOI which are preferably mounted in the corners of the cover on base members i0? and |03, conductors |04 and IUE, Fig. 2, being connected with the light bulb connections and leading to a suitable current inlet socket |06 opening outwardly from the lid and adapting the case to be connected with a suitable source of current for illuminating the bulbs. Suitable reflectors |01 are also mounted on the cover in back of the light bulbs for directing the light therefrom in all directions for illuminating the mirrors and the face of the user of the case.

In order to protect the light bulbs and to assist in maintaining the cover in open condition relative to the container, I provide the protecting members Iii, which preferably consist of bars having inturned ends IBB suitably pivotally mounted on the front and rear walls of the cover which adapt the members I0 to be swung inwardly substantially in front of the light bulbs f when the cover is to be closed and outwardly relativeto such light bulbs for engagement over and with upwardly extending brackets |09, Fig. 1, mounted at the rear corners of the container for seating thereon and preventing accidental closure of the cover. Springs or the like III), Fig. 4, are preferably attached at one of their ends to the members I0 and have their other ends suitably secured to the cover as shown at III, Fig. 4, for maintaining the members I0 in desired position.

It will be noted in this connection that when the members I0 are supporting the cover in open condition, the springs are to the outer .side of center of tension thereof and when the cover is closed, the springs are to the inside of center of their maximum tensioning point and rest against the stops H2 on the rear wall of the cover in such a' manner that retaining tension is provided for enhancing both functions of the members lli.

`The operation of a dressing case embodying the features of the present invention and the manner ci use thereof is as follows:

Assuming the case to be in closed and locked condition, the device is unlocked in the usual manner, and the cover member is opened relative to the body member. Upward movement of the cover sleeves the member t1 over the pin 36 for engagement oi the end of the sleeve with the base of the pin to support the cover in open condition. Upward movement of the cover moves the pin turnbuckle 5t upwardly to rotate the gears and sleeve 13 through its connection with the shaft 4d, the sleeve raising the container mirrors relative thereto, which movement is aided by the tension of the coil springs on the sleeve, to the position of the mirrors shown in Fig. 4. The mirrors l, upon hinglng the side wings outwardly, may then be adjusted laterally relativeto the mirror t in the cover and the mirror 0 may be adjusted by the set screw dl. The protecting members i0 are then pivoted outwardly for supporting engagement on the brackets at the corners of the container. The auxiliary cover 09 is then removed to provide for access to the compartments of the container and a suitable plug, not shown, is inserted in the current socket ld of the cover for connecting the light bulbs with a source of' current to illuminate the interior of the container, the mirror and adjacent objects including the face of a person using the case.

When the case has been used, and it is desired to close up same and carry it, as, for example, on a trip, the plug is removed from the socket. The members I0 are sprung inwardly over the light bulbs. the mirrors I are moved inwardly over the interior of the case through pivotal movement of the arms 6I in their sockets 65 and 60 in the side walls of the case, and the side wings are hinged upwardly to enclose the arms of the mirrors. The mirror 0 is moved into substantial engagement with the top wail of the cover. The auxiliary cover plate is then placed over the compartments of the container and the cover is closed, forcing the mirrors downwardly, whereupon the case may be locked and carried by the handle provided therefor as conveniently as other pieces of luggage.

The principal advantages in a dressing case embodying the features of the present invention are that it provides ample room for cosmetics and overnight necessities. The mirrors provided in the case are adjustable relative to each other for facilitating observation of the users face and head at any part thereof. The light bulbs need not be removed when the case is not being used, but are protected within the cover. The case is easily hooked up to a source of current for the bulbs. Further, a dressing case of attractive appearance and compact nature is provided which is easy to carry and which serves the purpose of a complete dressing table in a morelefcient manner than is possible with pieces of furniture, for example, serving the same purpose.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A dressing case of the character described including a container member, a cover member movably mounted on said container member, and mirrors mounted on said container and cover members, said mirrors being adjustable relative to each other.

2. A dressing case of the character described including a container member, a cover member movably mounted on said container member, mirrors mounted on said members, said mirrors being adjustable relative to each other, and means mounted in said cover member for illuminating the mirrors.

3. A dressing case of the character described including a container member, a covermember movably mounted on said container member, relatively adjustable mirrors mounted on said members, means on one of said members for illuminating the mirrors, and means mounted on the cover and container members for limiting opening movement therebetween.

4. A dressing case of the character described including a container, a cover member movably mounted on'the container, relatively adjustable mirrors mounted on the container, and means in the container connected with the cover member and mirrors for raising the mirrors to operative position in response to opening of the cover member.

5. A dressing case of the character described including a container, a cover member movably mounted on the container, relatively adjustable mirrors mounted on the container, means in the container connected with the cover member and mirrors for raising the mirrors to operative position in response to opening of the cover member, and a mirror in the cover member adjustable relative to the container mirrors.

6. A dressing case of the character described including a container, a cover member movably mounted on the "container, relatively adjustable mirrors mounted on the container, means in the container connected with the cover member and mirrors for raising the mirrors to operative position in response to opening of the cover member, a mirror in the cover member adjustable relative to the container mirrors, and illuminating members mounted in the cover member adapted to reect light on said mirrors.

7. A dressing case of the character described including a container having a cover member, a mirror mounted in the cover member, a mirror for the container, means for mounting the container mirror in the container in adjustable relation to the cover member mirror including an arm pivotally mounted on the container, and an arm pivotally mounted on said rst-named arm and supporting the container mirror.

8. A dressing case of the character described including a container having a cover member, a mirror, means for adjustably mounting the mirror in the container including an arm pivotally mounted on the container, an arm pivotally mounted on said rst-named arm, and means on said second-named arm for rotatably supporting the mirror.

9. A dressing case of the characterdescribed including a container having a cover member, a mirror, means for adjustably mounting the mirror in the container including an arm pivotally mounted on the container, an arm pivotally mounted on said first-named arm, means on said second-named arm for rotatably supporting the mirror, and means connected with the secondnamed arm and engaged with the rotatable supporting means for limiting rotative movement of the mirror.

10. A dressing case oi' the character described including a container, a cover member movably mounted on the container, a mirror adjustably mounted in the cover member, a pair of mirrors for the container, means for mounting the container mirrors in the container including arms pivotally mounted on the container, arms pivotally mounted on said rst-named arms, and means on the second-named arms for pivotally mounting the mirrors thereon.

11. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, relatively adjustable mirrors mounted on said cover member and in said body member, an illuminating member mounted in one of said members adapted to cast light on said mirrors, and a protective member pivotally mounted on the cover member and engageable with the body member to support the cover member in open condition.

12. A dressing case of the character described .including a container having a hinged cover member, means connecting the container and cover member and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the container having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an arm member pivotally mounted on said container, a sleeve mounted on said arm and engageable with said rotatable shaft, and a mirror mounted on said sleeve.

13. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means connectingthe body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of thecover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an arm pivotally mounted on said body member, a sleeve mounted on said arm and engageable with said rotatable shaft, a mirror mounted on said sleeve, an illuminating member mounted in one of said cover and body members adapted to cast light on said mirror, and a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first-named mirror.

14. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover meinber, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an arm pivotally mounted on said body member, a sleeve mounted on said arm and engageable with said rotatable shaft, a mirror mounted on said sleeve, an illuminating member mounted in one of said cover and body members adapted to cast light on said mirror, a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first-named mirror, and means pivotally mounted in said cover member engageable with said body member for maintaining the cover member in open condition.

15. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, a gear box mounted in the body mcmberhaving gears and a link connected thereto and, with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a

rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an arm' pivotally mounted on said body member having an end thereof engageable` with said rotatable shaft, a mirror mounted on said arm, illuminating members mounted in said cover member adapted to cast light on said mirror, and a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first-named mirror.

16. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means in the body memberdividing same for providing a plurality of compartments, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, cut-out portions in said body member having recesses, arms having pins mounted in said recesses, arms pivotally mounted on said first-named arms, sleeves mounted on said second-named arms having ends engageable with said rotatable shaft, mirrors mounted on said sleeves, illuminating members mounted in said cover member adapted to cast light on said mirrors, a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said firstnamed mirrors, and means pivotally mounted in said cover member adjacent said illuminating members for protecting same and engageable with said body'member for maintaining the cover member in open condition.

17. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means in the body member dividing same for providing a plurality of compartments, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, cut-out portions in said body member having recesses, nap members hinged on the body member for normally covering said cut-out portions, arms having pins mounted in said recesses, arms pivotally mounted on said first-named arms, sleeves mounted on said second-named arms having ends engageable with said rotatable shaft, mirrors mounted on. said sleeves, illuminating members 'mounted in said cover member adapted to cast light on said mirrors, a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first-named mirrors. and means pivotally mounted in said cover and with the cover member for rotating the gears ilap members hinged on Vthe body member for normally covering said cut-out portions, arms having pins mounted in said recesses., arms pivotally mounted on said first-named arms, sleeves mounted on said second-named arms having ends engageable with said rotatable shaft, mirrors mounted on said sleeves, illuminating members mounted in said cover member adapted to cast light on said mirrors, a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first-named mirrors, means` pivotally mounted in said cover member adjacent said illuminating members for protecting same and engageable with said body member for maintaining the cover member in open condition, and an auxiliary cover member removably mounted in the body member for covering the compartments and supporting the body member mirrors when the cover members are in closed condition.

19. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover 'members, relatively adjustable mirrors mounted on said cover member and in said body member, and a protective member pivotally mounted on thecover member engageable with the body member to support the cover member in open condition.

20. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover me'mber for rotating the gears in responseto opening of. the 4.cover memm ber, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an

arm pivotally mounted on said body member, a sleeve mounted on said arm and engageable with said rotatable shaft, a mirror mounted on said sleeve, and a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said rst named mirror.

21. A dressing c ase of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an arm pivotally mounted on said body member, a sleeve mounted on said arm and engageable with -said rotatable shaft, a mirror mounted on said sleeve, a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first named mirror, and means pivotally mounted in said cover member engageable withsaid body member for maintaining the cover member in open condition.

22. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, an arm pivotally mounted on said body member having an end thereof engageable with said rotatable shaft, a mirror mounted on said arm, and a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said first named mirror.

23. A dressing case of the character described 'including a container having hinged body and cover members, means in the body member di.

viding same for providing a plurality of compartments, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the Abody member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, cutout portions in said body member having recesses, arms having pins mounted in d recesses, arms pivotally mounted on said first ed arms, sleeves mounted on said second named arms having ends engageable with said rotatable shaft, mirrors mounted on said sleeves, a mirror in said cover member adjustable relative to said ilrst named mirrors, and means pivotally mounted in said cover member engageable with said body member for maintaining the cover member in open condition.

24. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and cover members, means in the body member dividing same for providing a plurality of compartments, means connecting the body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body mem ber having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft" operated by said gears, cut-out portions in said body member having recesses, ilap members hinged on the body member for normally 4covering said cut-out portions, arms having pins mounted in saidrecesses, arms plvotally mounted on said rst named arms, sleeves mounted on said second named arms having ends engageable with said rotatable shaft, mirrors mounted on said sleeves, a mirror in said cover 25. A dressing case of the character described including a container having hinged body and.

cover members, means in the body member divi ng same for providing a plurality of comp tments, means connecting 9 he body and cover members and limiting opening movement therebetween, a gear box mounted in the body member having gears and a link connected thereto and with the cover member for rotating the gears in response to opening of the cover member, a rotatable shaft operated by said gears, cutout portions in said body member having recesses, ap members hinged' on the body member for normally covering said cut-out portions, arms having pins mounted in' said recesses, arms pivotaily mounted on said rst named arms, sleeves mounted on said second named arms having ends engageable with said rotatable shaft. mirrors mounted on said sleeves, a mirrorin said cover member adjustable relative to said ilrst named mirrors, means pivotally mounted in said cover member engageable with said body member for maintaining the cover member in open condition, and an auxiliary cover member removably mounted in the body member for covering the compartments and supporting the body member vmirrors when the cover members are in closed condition.

VIRGINIA K. SPECK. 

